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  HD Olympics: A look behind the scenes

  We take a tour through the International Broadcast Centre at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, plus see some of the technology employed at the Olympic venues.

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  Best 1080p televisions

  Choosing a TV can be hard, but trying to come to terms with all the jargon is even tougher. We simplify things by choosing five of the best 1080p televisions -- the highest resolution there is.

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  How Seven blew the internet Olympics

  If there ever was an opportunity for a broadcaster to showcase the potential of internet video, this was it, and Seven has blown it. Perhaps its executives should have rung their mates at NBC in the US and gotten some pointers on online coverage.

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  Samsung LA40A650

  The Samsung LA40A650 is a very good all-rounder which particularly shines in high definition, but it's facing some talented competition.

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  Toshiba Regza 42AV500A

  The Toshiba Regza 42AV500A is a great mid-range unit with an attractive price point. It's not perfect but it will certainly please the budget consumer.

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  LG Scarlet 42LG61YD

  The LG Scarlet 42LG61YD is an exceptional 1080p television with great design, features and a well implemented 100Hz mode. Considering the cost and the improvements over the previous Scarlet, this is definitely a good buy.

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  Oi!: Getting a complex(ion) over high definition

  Even make-up has entered the age of high definition.

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  Sony Bravia KDL46W4000

  The Sony Bravia 46W4000 offers exceptional image and sound quality at a reasonable price.

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  Sharp LC46D83X

  The Sharp LC46D83X boasts high levels of black and imparts a real sense of depth, but interlacing problems over moving images spoil the party.

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  Best 1080p televisions

  Choosing a TV can be hard, but trying to come to terms with all the jargon is even tougher. We simplify things by choosing five of the best 1080p televisions -- the highest resolution there is.

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  Perfectly calibrate your LCD TV

  Want to adjust your flat-panel TV to get the best image for your DVDs? Here's how.

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  Best 32-inch LCD TVs

  We look at five of the best 32-inch LCD televisions and are surprised by the level of competition and the number of features offered for the price.

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  Best LCD TVs over 40-inch

  CNET.com.au looks at the best LCD televisions available today, featuring everything from 1080p to 100Hz and from sizes 40 inches and up.

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  How to connect your HDTV

  In this guide, we help make connecting your TV to the rest of your system less intimidating, and explain all the relevant technologies.

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  Pioneer 'Kuro' LCD sneak peek

  It's been a big year for Pioneer. First it announced that it would be ceasing production on its own plasma panels and then we found out it would be producing an LCD TV, which on the face of it sounds like heresy.

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  Sony announces 1080p Bravia range

  Sony has unveiled its 2008 range of Bravia LCDs which include new processing capabilities and better compatibility with other devices.

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  Bling TV

  In celebration of its millionth Ambilight TV, Philips created a AU$250,000 diamond encrusted TV that it showed off at the Sydney Home Show.

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  Dolby does digital TV

  The sound company is promoting Dolby Contrast and Dolby Vision, two technologies -- one real, one on the drawing board -- to extend its reach into digital TV and cinema.

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  Samsung LA40A650

  The Samsung LA40A650 is a very good all-rounder which particularly shines in high definition, but it's facing some talented competition.

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  Toshiba Regza 42AV500A

  The Toshiba Regza 42AV500A is a great mid-range unit with an attractive price point. It's not perfect but it will certainly please the budget consumer.

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  LG Scarlet 42LG61YD

  The LG Scarlet 42LG61YD is an exceptional 1080p television with great design, features and a well implemented 100Hz mode. Considering the cost and the improvements over the previous Scarlet, this is definitely a good buy.

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  Sony Bravia KDL46W4000

  The Sony Bravia 46W4000 offers exceptional image and sound quality at a reasonable price.

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  Sharp LC46D83X

  The Sharp LC46D83X boasts high levels of black and imparts a real sense of depth, but interlacing problems over moving images spoil the party.

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  Samsung LA40A650

  The Samsung LA40A650 is a very good all-rounder which particularly shines in high definition, but it's facing some talented competition.

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  Sony Bravia KDL46W4000

  The Sony Bravia 46W4000 offers exceptional image and sound quality at a reasonable price.

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  Samsung LA46A650

  The latest Samsung LA46A650 is another fine all-rounder from Samsung, and it features striking design and an involving picture.

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  Philips 42PFL9703D

  We had high hopes for the Philips 42PFL9703D, but a poorly performing 100Hz mode and some set-up quirks means the TV isn't quite the Bravia killer we first thought.

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  Toshiba Regza 42AV500A

  The Toshiba Regza 42AV500A is a great mid-range unit with an attractive price point. It's not perfect but it will certainly please the budget consumer.

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  Sony Bravia KDL46W4000

  The Sony Bravia 46W4000 offers exceptional image and sound quality at a reasonable price.

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  Samsung LA32R81BDX

  The Samsung LA32R81BDX delivers excellent image quality across high definition and standard definition content and will suit most users' needs.

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  Sony Bravia KDL-32D3100

  If you are in the market for a high quality television but have limited space, the Sony Bravia KDL-32D3100 will certainly fit the bill nicely.

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  Sharp AQUOS LC-42PD7X

  The Sharp LC42PD7X is the best 42inch LCD panel on the market. It isn't perfect, but its incredible image quality and reasonable price point outweigh any minor shortcomings.

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  Sony KDL46XBR

  The Sony KDL46XBR is an excellent example of the LCD art, and includes up-to-date -- and working! -- features, and sumptuous styling.

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  TiVo HD

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  Microsoft launches 3-D photo viewer Photosynth

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  Please Explain: eSATA

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  HD Olympics: A look behind the scenes

  We take a tour through the International Broadcast Centre at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, plus see some of the technology employed at the Olympic venues.

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  Pioneer 'Kuro' LCD sneak peek

  It's been a big year for Pioneer. First it announced that it would be ceasing production on its own plasma panels and then we found out it would be producing an LCD TV, which on the face of it sounds like heresy.

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